It’s no secret that stress levels have skyrocketed in people over the last couple of years, and one of the effects of this increase can be seen in the spike in the number of car accidents across Georgia last year, many of which have resulted in serious injuries. The unusual…
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Brain Injuries and Personality Changes
Often, recovery after a brain injury can focus only on the physical aspects of healing including recovery of mobility, movement and the ability to perform routine tasks and take care of one’s needs. Lost in the treatment plan may be the psychological damage and emotional distress that many brain injury…
Distraction Major Factor in Single Vehicle Accidents
A majority of all car accidents involving a single vehicle are linked to distracted driving. According to data by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, as many as 68 percent of single vehicle collisions involve people who were concentrating on something else rather than driving at the time. The…
Artificial Intelligence Promises Quicker Fracture Diagnosis for Accident Victims
Artificial intelligence has been used in many areas to help fill voids needed in tasks. Now, doctors treating victims of car accidents who have suffered fractures might receive a quicker diagnosis of the fracture using artificial intelligence- enabled systems. Fractures or broken bones are some of the most common injuries…
This One Factor Increases Senior Driver Accident Risks
Senior drivers tend to purchase the same type of car throughout the years placing an emphasis on familiarity over safety features. This behavior could possibly increase their accident risks. Earlier studies have indicated that seniors tend to drive cars that are less loaded with the kind of state-of-the-art safety features…
Video Games Add to the Distraction Factor in Tesla Models
Tesla is probably the best known for the various high-tech systems in its automobiles many of which can help a driver avoid being in an accident. However, one newly-introduced feature most likely has the opposite effect. A recent but little-known feature in Tesla vehicles allows occupants, including passengers, to play…
Incoming NHTSA Chief Promises to Focus on Reducing Traffic Accident Deaths
The federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is poised to soon have its first confirmed chief in several years. The good news is that the new head promises to take an extra special look at the increasing rates of traffic accident fatalities in the country. The Biden administration has zeroed…
Latest Crash Tests Underscore Role of Rear Seatbelts in Preventing Car Accident Personal Injuries
New crash tests clearly highlight the importance of rear seat belts in preventing serious personal injuries in car accidents. The results of these tests are likely to spur efforts towards keeping back seat passengers safe in auto accidents. Safety experts at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently released the…
In-Car Technology, Objects Major Factor in Car Accidents
New cars have an increasing array of gadgets and accessories. Although some may be designed to help keep a driver safe, in-car technology and objects inside the car may actually be much more likely to distract motorists than objects outside the car. These new findings are part of recent research…
Most Drunk Drivers Wrongly Believe they are Fit to Drive
It is well known that alcohol impairs a person’s judgment and reflexive abilities which is why someone who has been drinking should not be behind a wheel. However, most motorists underestimate exactly how drunk they are and almost always mistakenly believe that they are fit to drive. Not surprisingly, a…